Easy Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders
228kcal
Ingredients
For the Sauce and Meatballs
- 12 frozen cooked meatballs
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced onions dried
- 1 1/2 tsps dried oregano flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried basil
- pinch of red pepper flakes optional
For the Sliders
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp grated parmesan
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
- Add all the sauce and meatball ingredients to the slow cooker and gently stir to combine.
- Place cover on the cooker and set to LOW for 6 hours, or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
Stovetop Method:
- To a large, heavy bottomed saucepan add all the ingredients to the pot and gently stir to combine.
- Bring ingredients to a boil over MED-HIGH heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until thickened and meatballs are heated thru. Stir sauce occasionally while it simmers.
Assemble the Sliders
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Place bottom of slider rolls in 9x13 baking pan. Place one meatball and a tablespoon of sauce on each bun. Sprinkle cheese over meatballs and cover with top of bun.
- Melt the butter, garlic and parmesan together either in the microwave or a small saucepan on the stove. Stir to combine. Brush butter mixture over the top of the rolls.
- Cover pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes, removing foil during the last 5 minutes. They're done when the cheese is melted and sliders are heated thru. Serve with any remaining sauce.
Nutrition
Serving1sliderCalories228kcalCarbohydrates23gProtein11gFat11gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat1gCholesterol31mgSodium467mgPotassium295mgFiber3gSugar7gVitamin A433IUVitamin C6mgCalcium160mgIron2mg